Rack System Help

[Melicious]

I'm attempting to save up some money to buy these kids a rack system, however, the prices are just so ****** expensive. I've looked at a few older threads, but I'm curious as to what the people now have to say/suggest.

Ophelia is Touching 4' and Ody's in around 2'. Right now I've got Ophelia in a 40 gallon breeder and Ody in a ten gallon starter. (I had to the ten gallon so I didn't waste money and Justin bought the 40. Woot.)

I'm concerned with getting a rack system that might be too small, that they won't feel comfortable in, etc. Then again, I've got a blanket over Ophelia's tank to keep the humidity in so...blah. HELP!

[SnakeySnakeSnake]

the 41 quart? low profile boxes should be good for adults. They make 3 slot racks for those.

[elevatethis]

I'm biased to AP cause thats what I've used, but I feel like they offer great value and quality for what they cost. AP also makes Melamine racks, which are cheaper than the PVC racks, but not as durable.

Remember, you'll need a thermostat to control the heat on a rack system, so go ahead and figure in another $60 for an on/off tstat or another $120 for a proportional tstat.

[Melicious]

Hey Brad, do you have pictures of the Melamine racks? The one I found is $150 with the belly heat and six shelves which sounds about right.
Six shelves is more than enough and that'll force me to fill them. ^_^

I'm just trying to be a little cautious with my purchases. Justin spent eighty on the 40 gallon which is proving to be a ripoff. Meh. I've already got the thermometers and now I just need to purchase the thermostat. Can I use one thermostat for the entire unit?

And Brad, you know I'm going to take advantage of you everytime we go to Noah's. It's so nice to have someone close by when I'm freaking out. O_O

[mr~python]

Can I use one thermostat for the entire unit?

yes

[Melicious]

I've been looking at the T3's. I'd have to buy three of them to house my snakes. Ack! At $150 a pop without the built in sctuff...I'mmae have to keep looking HELP!

Cheap! Cheap!

[kavmon]

i may have one or two racks for sale here in richmond over the next few months(local), at a great cost! if you plan to acquire more snakes, racks are great for ball pythons.

my favorite are www.herpenclosures.com

animal plastics are good

www.herpcages.com

these are decent http://www.rbiplastics.com/racks.htm


vaughn

[jglass38]

Uh oh Vaughn. Since I would guess that you aren't downsizing the collection, you must be getting a new type of rack...Something breederish?

[kavmon]

possibly, have to wait and see how the summer goes.(that means see how much the wife and kids blow in disney) and how much we drink in daytona



vaughn

[jglass38]

So if we drink more does that mean you may inadvertently blow more cash on racks? Anyway, Adam is buying all the drinks so no financial strain there